NOLA transmission upgrade – Entergy

Entergy New Orleans performs transmission upgrades to bolster grid reliability

Sue Henry — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:09:27 +0000

Entergy New Orleans is committed to providing reliable service to our customers by investing in transmission projects that help strengthen the electric grid and reduce the risk of outages. Recent efforts in Mid-City, Gentilly, and New Orleans East reflect that commitment with crews completing major upgrades to our transmission and distribution lines. To accomplish this…

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We’re taking steps to advance reliability across our region

Corporate Team — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:23:00 +0000

In the ever-evolving energy sector, the latest advancements in technology are critical for enhancing service reliability for customers. Entergy is leading the charge by implementing a groundbreaking artificial intelligence procedure to significantly reduce the frequency and duration of power outages associated with maintenance outages. This innovative technology uses smart meter infrastructure to…

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Entergy New Orleans improves reliability in New Orleans East

New Orleans Team — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:47:00 +0000

Entergy New Orleans is excited to announce the addition of a new high voltage power transformer to the Curran Substation. High voltage transformers are the backbone of our distribution infrastructure as they play a critical role in supplying power to our customers. Without them, the seamless delivery of electricity would not be possible. The high voltage power transformer benefits customers in…

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Entergy New Orleans announces “Operation: Gridiron,” making New Orleans grid stronger

Entergy Team — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:18:00 +0000

NEW ORLEANS – Entergy New Orleans President and CEO Deanna Rodriguez today announced the launch of “Operation Gridiron”, an ambitious power infrastructure program designed to make the city’s grid stronger and to better prepare our community for more frequent, stronger storms. “In the coming weeks, you will see ‘Operation: Gridiron’ signs popping up all over the City,” said Rodriguez.

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Operation Gridiron: Building a stronger grid for New Orleans

New Orleans Team — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:06:00 +0000

Entergy New Orleans works daily to provide safe, affordable, and reliable energy to our customers and our region. Through our new initiative, “Operation Gridiron,” we have developed the most comprehensive energy grid upgrade plan in the city’s history, to make the grid stronger and to invest in our community for the long-term. In April of this year, our team filed a request with the New Orleans…

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Entergy completes transmission line segment over Mississippi River

Entergy Team — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:49:00 +0000

JEFFERSON, La. – As part of its ongoing commitment to increase reliability of and build resilience into the electric system, Entergy Louisiana recently completed the Mississippi River transmission crossing from Avondale to Harahan. The rebuilt 230kV power line segment, which includes a large tower on both sides of the river, was upgraded to withstand winds of up to 175 mph.

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Entergy’s Transmission Upgrade in New Orleans Recognized by Platts

Entergy Team — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:00:00 +0000

Customers benefit from initiative named a finalist for Construction Project of the Year JACKSON, Miss. – ��ϳԹ��’s major upgrade to transmission service in New Orleans has been recognized by Platts Global ��ϳԹ�� Awards as one of the top ten finalists for Construction Project of the Year. The energy industry’s most notable awards program highlights corporate and individual…

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Entergy New Orleans’ Transmission Project Crews Undertake Second in Series of Interstate Crossings

Entergy Team — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 12:00:00 +0000

CONTACT Yolanda Pollard / Charlotte J. Cavell 504-670-3624 powertogrownola@entergy.com Work scheduled Dec. 12 and 13 crosses Pontchartrain Expressway NEW ORLEANS — Crews continue working on the second phase of Entergy New Orleans’ technological upgrade to the electric power transmission system — Ninemile generation-Derbigny substation — and will undertake the second in a series of interstate…

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Crews Continue Second Phase of Entergy New Orleans’ Transmission System Upgrade Project

Entergy Team — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 12:00:00 +0000

CONTACT: Yolanda Pollard / Charlotte J. Cavell 504-670-3624 powertogrownola@entergy.com Interstate crossing work scheduled Nov. 14 and 15 near Xavier University NEW ORLEANS — Crews continue working on the second phase of Entergy New Orleans’ technological upgrade to the electric power transmission system — Ninemile generation-Derbigny substation — and will begin on the first of a series…

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Entergy New Orleans Completes First Phase of Transmission System Upgrade Project Ahead of Schedule

Entergy Team — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 12:00:00 +0000

CONTACT: Yolanda Pollard / Charlotte J. Cavell 504-670-3624 powertogrownola@entergy.com Ninemile generation-Derbigny substation work begins Oct. 5 NEW ORLEANS – Crews have completed the first phase of technological upgrades to New Orleans’ electric power transmission system – Ninemile generation-Napoleon substation – ahead of schedule. On Monday, Oct. 5, Entergy New Orleans, Inc.

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